Your skin tells a story – how about how old you are, how well you take care of yourself, what you eat and how much you drink. So you better take care of it. As our body’s largest organ, it absorbs everything you put on it as well. Here are 10 natural ways to clear up your skin and look your best.

As time marches ahead, the first thing that shows visible damage is our skin.

Ravaged by polluted air and a mostly unhealthy diet, human skin loses its glow and starts aging sooner than any other body part. It’s no wonder that almost every woman is out there looking for an effective and safe clear skin remedy.

You don’t have to look far to find a remedy to suit you. Instead of relying on chemical products, how about giving natural skin care products a try? Wonderful time-tested clear skin remedies are available right under your nose.

1. MINT

Native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia, the mint plant contains menthol (which gives it that characteristic cooling, cleansing feeling).

Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of pimples.

For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and add the juice of a lemon.

Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body.

Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.

Mint also has proven medicinal uses for a clear skin remedy.

In summer, drink lemonade with crushed mint leaves to look and feel cool.

A mint-based face pack (applied once a week) is useful in treating eczema, insect stings, scabies and other skin infections.

2. PAPAYA

Most people are clueless about the skin care properties of papaya.

This tropical fruit contains the enzyme papain, which has great antibacterial and wound healing abilities.

The enzyme also aids in removing dead, damaged skin.

Papaya is extensively used in wound care, and regular facial application of papaya juice helps reduce freckles or brown spots due to sunlight exposure.

Turmeric is an ancient Indian herb that has been mentioned in the sacred Vedas. Its benefits are so well-known that Indian brides and grooms apply turmeric and milk to their skin before marriage to look more beautiful.

Even now, you can find women in Indian villages sporting yellow-tinged faces; this is because they apply turmeric on their faces every day.

It’s no wonder that India has a very low percentage of skin cancer victims.

An Islamic prophet once said, “If my community had only known what there is in fenugreek, they would have paid its weight in gold."

Fenugreek is famous for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron in their natural forms, it is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed).

Make a paste of a few teaspoons of boiled milk and fenugreek leaves.

This mask is very effective in delaying fine lines and wrinkles.

Boil 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a liter of water and apply it to prevent pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.

A pack of fenugreek leaves and turmeric is ideal for blackhead-prone skin.

The gelatinous texture of fenugreek seeds can soothe skin that is irritated by eczema.

As you see, you don’t have to break the bank looking for the ideal clear skin remedy. It is very easy and inexpensive for you to make these clear skin home remedies. The ingredients for these recipes are available either in your kitchen or at your nearest organic food store.

Results may not be seen overnight, but these recipes are safe, natural and time-tested that you can be sure of their effectiveness. Consistent use of these clear skin remedies will result in blemish-free, healthier skin and a happier you!

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